Nikon S640 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S640 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively similar but the S640 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S640 was brought out 3 years before the GR Digital IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S640 scores against the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 has got exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S640 versus the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S640 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S640 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.